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December 5, 1999

Diagnosis and Symptoms

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Question from Grundy, Virginia, USA:

I have been told that Acanthosis Nigricans is a symptom of diabetes; is this true?

Answer:

From: DTeam Staff

Acanthosis Nigricans [a dermatological disorder characterized by brown, velvety hyperkeratotic patches in the body folds] is indeed often associated with a variety of syndromes that include insulin resistant forms of diabetes.

DOB